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I am not trying to be a beeeeaach. But since I do it so well--Could we please post on the one thread per stock??...We have 3 and 4 threads on one stock. Makes is very hard to do quick DD.
Just takes a minute to do a search and post on the original thread....Thanks.
Does anyone else think this would be helpful??
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I do Diana. We once had a semblence of order. Lets try to get back to that level.
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We have four threads on MSSI on the front page alone. Hopefully the newbies read this.
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Easy way to stop that is to not post on the new thread except to show the main one. I agree I get tired of seeing the same stock on 3-4 different ones.
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great idea, but realize the DTers will follow runners on the momemtum thread in daytrading forum...somebody usually jumps out and posts to the appropriate thread if it starts running, though...good idea, diana
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needed to go back to the top as some people must not have read it!!!!
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-------------------- "The Americans will always do the right thing... After they've exhausted all the alternatives." - Winston Churchill Posts: 428 | From: indiana | Registered: Apr 2005
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quote:Originally posted by glassman: be nice, or leave...
Ok Fine
-------------------- You never really grow up you just learn how to act in public. Posts: 1169 | From: Pollock Pines Ca | Registered: Feb 2004
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quote:Originally posted by glassman: sheesh, i was just trying to be sarcastic...
i think poorman got it...
good to see you here Diana, i hope all is well with you and everybody ayelse dayown hyar....
I got it Glass. No offence taken or ment. Seen to many of you posts to think you were bashing me. If you were I would know it.
-------------------- You never really grow up you just learn how to act in public. Posts: 1169 | From: Pollock Pines Ca | Registered: Feb 2004
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Newbies, its not hard, just use the search button at the top and search the stock ticker before you post. Lets keep each stock's DD in one place.
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